Lost sunset from the Kilchoman dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the setting sun disappearing behind clouds over cliffs, seen from a path through dunes
Lost sunset from the Kilchoman dunes, Isle of Islay

It all looked very promising driving down the Kilchoman road on an April evening, some nice evening sun over Loch Gorm and Saligo. But when I arrived at Kilchoman beach it turned pretty much into a non-event. While I made my way through the dunes the sun disappeared behind the clouds on the horizon.

Cirrus clouds over Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some cirrus clouds over a rocky outcrop on a sandy beach with some steep crags at the end
Cirrus clouds over Carraig Chomain, Isle of Islay

Out for a walk on Kilchoman beach on a beautiful April afternoon. The view is near the southern end of the beach at Carraig Chomain. Some beautiful cirrus clouds in the sky above the rocks, beach and crags.

Half Moon over Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a tiny half Moon over a bay with a beach, crags and hills in the distance
Half Moon over Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A view over Machir Bay from Kilchoman beach in the gloaming just after sunset, looking south west. Admittedly you have to look closely, but then you’ll spot the half Moon high up in the sky. The crags and hills around Kilchiaran visible in the distance.